Flame shield® is a specially engineered Modwood board that incorporates a fire-retardant additive. Previously, decking options for bushfire-prone areas were limited, but this has now changed. Flame shield® is suitable for use in BAL-12.5, BAL-19, BAL-29, and BAL-40 areas, offering the appearance and feel of traditional timber decking while providing enhanced fire resistance.
FAQs
YES, MODWOOD DECKING CAN BE USED FOR FASCIA APPLICATIONS. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION AND SUPPORT
MODWOOD DECKING IS AVAILABLE IN A CAREFULLY CURATED SELECTION OF COLORS THAT SUIT VARIOUS STYLES AND APPLICATIONS. THE NATURAL GRAIN COLLECTION OFFERS A REALISTIC TIMBER-LIKE APPEARANCE WITH TONES SUCH AS BLACK BEAN, JARRAH, SILVER GUM, AND SAHARA, WHICH RANGE FROM DEEP BROWNS AND WARM REDS TO LIGHTER, CONTEMPORARY GREYS.
FOR FIRE-RATED AREAS, THE FLAME SHIELD® RANGE IS AVAILABLE IN MATCHING COLORS TO THE NATURAL GRAIN COLLECTION, PROVIDING CONTINUITY IN DESIGN FOR BUSHFIRE-PRONE ZONES WHILE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH BAL-40 REQUIREMENTS. THESE COLORS RETAIN THE WOOD-GRAIN TEXTURE FOR AN AUTHENTIC LOOK.
EACH SHADE IN THE MODWOOD LINEUP IS DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT OUTDOOR SPACES, PROVIDING BOTH AESTHETIC APPEAL AND FUNCTIONALITY. THE COLOR PALETTE MAY APPEAR SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IN VARYING LIGHTING CONDITIONS, SO VIEWING SAMPLES IS RECOMMENDED FOR ACCURATE SELECTION.
MODWOOD IS DESIGNED TO RESIST SCRATCHES, PARTICULARLY ON ITS BRUSHED SURFACE. HOWEVER, HEAVY OR SHARP OBJECTS MAY STILL CAUSE MARKS. PROTECTIVE PADS ON FURNITURE LEGS CAN HELP MINIMIZE SCRATCHES
MODWOOD OFFERS A WARRANTY OF UP TO 10 YEARS FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS, COVERING MATERIAL DEFECTS AND ISSUES ARISING FROM NORMAL USE
YES, MODWOOD IS MADE FROM APPROXIMATELY 90% RECYCLED MATERIALS, INCLUDING RECLAIMED WOOD WASTE AND RECYCLED PLASTIC, MAKING IT A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE. ADDITIONALLY, IT DOES NOT REQUIRE STAINING, PAINTING, OR SEALING, FURTHER REDUCING ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
